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One common question I’ve been getting asked about lately is if I’m planning to put together nurses thank you gift baskets to bring to the hospital– and the answer is yes! I had never heard of “nurses baskets” until a few weeks ago when I saw a few other soon-to-be moms talking about it on Instagram, but it makes total sense and I think it’s a really sweet idea if you have the time and extra budget. Here’s a peek at the baskets I put together for our labor and delivery care team!
Nurses Thank You Gift Baskets
I made two separate baskets– one for the day shift and the other for evening. Nearly all of the items I was able to conveniently order from Amazon! I also had a ton of unopened Clinique products from a recent collaboration that I was able to include. I figured if there’s one thing a nurse would really appreciate right now it’s some high quality new skincare products 🙂
BASKET ITEMS // Baskets | Living Proof Dry Shampoo | Clinique iD | Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream | Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion | Clinique Smart Clinical MD | Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover | Clinique Pop Splash Lip Gloss | Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate | Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream | Clinique Moisture Surge Eye Filler Concentrate | Clinique Lash Power Mascara | Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm | Clinique Pop Lipstick | Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask | Clinique Liquid Facial Soap | Hair Ties | Wet Brush | Kind Bars | Starbursts | Trident Gum | Thank You Cards
Out of curiosity I asked around to a few friends to get their thoughts on bringing gifts for the hospital labor and delivery team and I got mixed feedback. Some people have always done it and other haven’t. The ones who have brought gifts have given anything from baskets filled with a mix of goodies similar to mine, custom cookies with baby’s name on it, gift bags filled with snacks and candy, Starbucks gift cards– the list goes on!
While the nurses absolutely appreciate anything you’re willing to bring, giving gifts is not expected. It seems like there’s two main reasons for doing this 1) just as a sweet gesture and 2) to make a good first impression upon arrival at the hospital– similar to bringing a new neighbor a housewarming gift 🙂
I personally love putting together things like this so I figured why not? I love how these baskets turned out and I’m so excited to give them to our care team once little guy decides it’s time to make his debut!
Ellie says
That’s very sweet of you! I just watched your story on Insta & as a nursing student- I’m so sorry you feel that fear about nurses liking you. It makes me so sad that some can be rude. But remember that most nurses love their profession and their heart is to serve their patients and for L&D, to make labor as smooth as possible. And honestly if any nurse is rude to you & not treating you the way they should, please speak up! That is NOT the way any nurse should treat someone and you can report that. I will be praying for you to be in the care of the kindest, most selfless and warm nurses possible, because that’s the way it should be. I know that’s the nurse I strive to be.
Eileen says
This is so sweet of you to make goodie baskets for all of the staff at the hospital. And so thoughtful of you to make on for day shift and night shift. I wouldn’t worry too much about the nursing staff, tbh most healthcare workers are in the field bc they enjoy their jobs. But if you do have issues with someone it can help to voice your concerns with the charge nurse. Btw, not sure if you have looked into the hospital policy but often many hospitals do not allow staff to accept gifts with larger monetary value (pens, coffee/food and other smaller items are generally ok). Just wondering if the hospital policy would allow gifts of the skincare and haircare products.